Maintenance Technician

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to support its facilities. This role involves performing general maintenance tasks, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing work, while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Join a vibrant community that values respect, integrity, and inclusivity, and contribute to the academic excellence and innovative spirit of the university. This position offers a chance to grow within a supportive team and make a meaningful impact on the campus environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous related maintenance experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform general, preventative, and supportive maintenance tasks.
• Assist technicians on emergency and corrective maintenance.

Skills

Basic plumbing skills

Basic electrical repairs

HVAC preventative maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate or Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

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Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Assists in the performance of general, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance tasks. Complies with established safety guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all general, preventative, and supportive maintenance tasks with supervision
• Assists all technicians on emergency and corrective maintenance
• Change light bulbs, filters, and other items assigned
• Maintains and cleans mechanical rooms
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

Previous related maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Education

Undergraduate or Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to build upon existing knowledge in the technical application of maintenance work

Able to adapt to changing work environments

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of basic hand tools and power tools

Skills

Proficient in basic plumbing skills, including installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes, valves, and fixtures and effectively troubleshooting issues like leaks, clogs, and malfunctions.

Skilled in basic electrical repairs, including replacing lamps, drivers, ballasts, outlets, and switches, with a foundational understanding of electrical systems and circuits.

Proficient in basic HVAC preventative maintenance

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Higher Education

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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